Intern / Co-Op - Environmental Engineer or Geologist, or Hydrogeologist

Intern / Co-Op - Environmental Engineer or Geologist, or Hydrogeologist

Primary Location

US-MD-Columbia

ID

2025-4139

Category

Early Career

Position Type

Temporary Full-Time

Remote

No

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Intern / Co-Op - Environmental Engineer or Geologist, or Hydrogeologist in our Columbia, Maryland office. The position offers the opportunity to apply engineering academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. The position is full-time (40 hours/week) for approximately 13 to 15 weeks during the summer of 2026. Candidates are responsible for coordinating their own transportation to and from the office. Relocation and housing is not provided for this position.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting fieldwork (up to 50%) such as soil and groundwater sampling and drilling and contractor oversight following training;
• Assisting with engineering calculations, design, and/or research;
• Preparing technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals;
• Data management and analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures;
• Following instructions and interacting with engineers, scientists, office administrative staff, CADD operators, contractors and construction personnel; and
• Local travel to project sites as needed
• Obtain a 40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training.

Education and Licensure

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree program in a relevant geological or environmental science, or related engineering discipline. (required)
• Degree focus area environmental engineering, geology, or related engineering or scientific discipline.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• A high interest in working on geological, environmental restoration, and cleanup projects. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver's license, reliable transportation, and satisfactory driving record for business travel to project sites. (required)
• Experience with ArcView, CADD, and/or Microsoft Office. (preferred)
• Outstanding academic credentials and exceptional interpersonal, technical writing, oral and written communication and problem-solving skills. (preferred)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec's total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum: $21.93/hour / Maximum: $30.71/hour (Columbia, MD)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

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